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Download full textvan der Dussen, Michael, Ed.; Hooghoff, Hans, Ed. – 1989
A discussion of the 1988 conference of the International Political Science Association (IPSA) along with a report on the meaning of the IPSA for the Dutch National Institute for Curriculum Development (SLO) are presented in this document. Part 1 includes: general information on the aims, structure, and activities of the IPSA; a description of the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Developed Nations, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Williamsburg Charter Foundation, Washington, DC. – 1988
The Williamsburg Charter Foundation is a group a leaders from business, academic, political, and religious communities concerned about the importance of the First Amendment's guarantee of religious liberty in public life and about the ability of people to live together in a spirit of civility despite deep religious differences. This document is a…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Constitutional History, Political Attitudes, Public Affairs Education
Bachrach, Judy – 1977
This script of "National Town Meeting," a public affairs program on National Public Radio, contains a panel discussion on the future of public broadcasting, during which panel members also answer questions from the audience. The topics discussed include programming and program content, production costs, public participation, funding, the…
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Financial Support, Government Role, Political Influences
Callahan, Christine – 1986
This booklet describes the work of the Alaska Women's Commission, a state agency dedicated to the achievement of equal legal, economic, social, and political status for women in Alaska. Since its inception, the Alaska Women's Commission has provided funding for regional women's conferences in rural parts of the state. The document describes four…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Family Problems, Females, Political Issues
Halbrook, Steve A., Ed.; Grace, Teddee E., Ed. – 1995
The National Public Policy Education Conference is held annually to improve the policy education efforts of extension workers responsible for public affairs programs. The 1994 conference addressed the following topics: (1) ethical perspectives in public policy education; (2) transition of food and agricultural policy; (3) building human…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Change, Educational Finance, Educational Policy
Farm Foundation, Chicago, IL. – 1991
This collection of papers aims to improve the policy education efforts of extension workers responsible for public affairs programs. The first section, "An Evolving Public Policy Education" examines the history of public education; address current issues such as leadership models, ethics in policy formation and policy education; and…
Descriptors: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Citizenship Education, Consumer Protection
Yarrington, Roger, Ed. – 1978
The 1977 Assembly focused on community forums, planned events providing an opportunity for broad participation and informed discussion of current issues of concern to local citizens. The background papers and recommendations of the Assembly are included in this report. "Why the Community College Should Be the Institutional Base," by…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, College Role, Community Colleges, Community Education
Jones, Alan H., Ed. – 1985
This seminar discussed the civic preparation that educators themselves need to enable them to better prepare elementary and secondary students to become more effective and responsible citizens. The proceedings began with a paper on "Civil Learning for Teachers: Capstone for Educational Reform," by R. Freeman Butts. Following this, the five general…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility
Mackenzie, Liz, Ed. – 1989
This document contains selected papers and findings of a conference that was held at South Africa's University of the Western Cape to discuss strategies to organize for democracy in the Western Cape. Presented in section 1 are the opening remarks of Bulelani Ncguka, Jakes Gerwel, Shirley Walters and the following papers: "South Africa from…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Black Education, Blacks
